IPC Exam 1 Flashcards

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hint

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for exam questions: know your top OTC list!

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exam questions

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allergy and cough meds

brand
generic
pharm. category
ROA

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OTC Facts & Figures

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OTC products with approximately _800___ different active ingredients are currently available

U.S. consumers make _26__ trips a year to purchase OTC products. They only visit doctors, on average, three times a year.

__93__% of U.S. adults prefer to treat their minor ailments with OTC medicine before seeking professional care

85% of U.S. parents prefer to treat their children’s minor ailments with an OTC medicine before seeking professional care.

do not need to memorize the stats

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OTC meds provide

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$102 billion in value to the US healthcare

because trips to the doctor’s office is expensive and OTC is less expensive than the rx

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physicians and consumers agree

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OTC meds are the preferred first line of treatment

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The Role of the Pharmacist in Self-Care

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Pharmacists are the only healthcare professional that receives formalized training in over-the-counter (OTC) medication therapy.

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common self-care requests

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headache

what if they come and ask what you have for headaches

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Quickly and accurately assess the patient

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What should ALWAYS be the FIRST question you ask a patient requesting an OTC product?
- who is this medication for on exam

Ask about the current complaint (SCHOLAR)

Ask about pertinent medical history (MCPHS)

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Quickly and accurately assess the patient: Ask about the current complaint (SCHOLAR)

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S - symptoms, : What are the main and associated symptoms?

C - characteristics, how did it start, can you qualify it further, is it pounding, is it a tight band, What is the situation like, is it changing?

H - history, what have you done already, have you tried anything yet

O - onset, when did it start

L - location, where is the pain

A/R - Aggravating and remitting factors: what makes it better / what makes it worse?

this is all subjective, self-reported

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Quickly and accurately assess the patient: Ask about the patient’s pertinent medical history (MCPHS)

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M - medication

C - co-existing conditions, current disease conditions

P - products, ask about some new products they may be taking

H - hypersensitivites

S - social histories like alcohol and smoking and elicit categories, who do they live with

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QuEST

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Establish that the patient is an appropriate self-care candidate
- Verify if there are any exclusions to self-care

Suggest appropriate self-care strategies
Medication
- Nonprescription medication (OTC)
- Non-pharmacologic (“non-pharm”) recommendation

Talk with the patient
- About medication (actions and administration)
- About what to expect from treatment
- About appropriate follow-up

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Qu: SCHOLAR MCPHS

E: Establish if the patient is an appropriate candidate for self-care.
- No, this patient is excluded from self-care
- Yes, this patient is a candidate for self-care treatment, with referral*
- Yes, this patient is a candidate for self-care (without referral)

if No, this patient is excluded from self-care - Refer to provider*

if Yes, this patient is a candidate for self-care treatment, with referral - Self care recommendation?

If yes, this patient is a candidate for self care (without referral) - *When should this patient follow up with their provider?

if yes to Self care recommendation? - Yes
Nonprescription Medication
+/- Nonpharmacologic

if yes to *When should this patient follow up with their provider? No
Non-Pharmacologic recommendation only

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Why exclude a patient from self-care or require a referral?

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Constraints of community pharmacy setting
- All information is self-reported / subjective information
- No labs, PE, health history

Potential severity of the condition

Self-treatment delays further evaluation

Requires prescription therapy

Underlying health conditions

Special populations (age, pregnancy, breastfeeding)
- May need further evaluation or may not be a nonprescription option

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IG is a 21-year-old woman seeking a recommendation for her allergic rhinitis.

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What is allergic rhinitis (mostly in nasal passages)? - allergy symptoms

What are typical symptoms? - runny nose, itching and sneezing

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Allergic Rhinitis: Exclusions to Self Care
Red sign

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Establish that the patient is an appropriate self care candidate:

Symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis:
- PMH of nasal polyps or nasal septal deviation
- Recent facial or head trauma
- Anosmia: loss or sense of smell
do not recommend non-Rx med., refer to provider, non-pharm meds - no

Symptoms of infection:
- Otitis media – ear pain, fever
- Sinusitis – sinus pain, thick nasal discharge
- Bronchitis – SOB, dyspnea
do not recommend non-Rx med., refer to provider STAT, non-pharm meds - no

Uncontrolled asthma or COPD – wheezing, SOB
do not recommend non-Rx med., refer to provider STAT, non-pharm meds - no

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Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment with Referral
yellow sign

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Establish that the patient is an appropriate self care candidate

pregnant/lactating women
do not recommend non-Rx med., refer to provider STAT, non-pharm meds - yes

children <12 years old

ages 2-4
do not recommend non-Rx med., refer to provider STAT, non-pharm meds - yes

> 4-12
do recommend non-Rx med., refer to provider STAT, non-pharm meds - yes

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Which one of the following patients with allergic rhinitis is a candidate for self care without referral to their provider?

A. A 7-year-old boy with a PMH of ADHD with symptoms of a runny nose and itchy eyes

B. A 17-year-old woman with a PMH of dysmenorrhea with symptoms of nasal congestion and loss of smell

C. A 22-year-old man with a PMH of asthma with symptoms of rhinitis and nasal congestion

D. A 36-year-old woman with a PMH of atopic dermatitis with symptoms of sinus pain and thick nasal discharge

E. A 47-year-old man with a PMH of nasal polyps with symptoms of rhinitis and nasal congestion

A

this is an exam question for the summer

A 22-year-old man with a PMH of asthma with symptoms of rhinitis and nasal congestion

A needs to be referred because they are 7 years old

B - loss of smell needs to be referred

D- nasal pain and thick nasal discharge and that is a sign of sinus infection

E - polyps

18
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List a nonprescription medication for allergic rhinitis

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See Nonprescription Medication List….

rhinicort
zyrtec
loratidine
benadryl

19
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Which one of the following is a first-generation antihistamine?

A. Cetirizine
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Fluticasone propionate
D. Loratadine
E. Triamcinolone

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Diphenhydramine which is Benadryl

this is an exam question :)
also chlorpheniramine

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Which one of the following is a second-generation antihistamine?

A
Brompheniramine

B
Chlorpheniramine

C
Fluticasone propionate

D
Loratadine

E
Triamcinolone

A

D
Loratadine - claritin

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Brompheniramine

B
Chlorpheniramine are first gen

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Which one of the following is an intranasal corticosteroid (INCS)?

A
Cetirizine

B
Doxylamine

C
Fexofenadine

D
Levocetirizine

E
Triamcinolone

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E
Triamcinolone - nasacort

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IG is a 21-year-old woman seeking a recommendation for her allergic rhinitis.

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QuEST:SCHOLAR MCPHS

  • Quickly and accurately assess the patient
  • Establish that the patient is an appropriate self care candidate. Verify if there are any exclusion to self care
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“My hay fever comes back every spring. What do you have that will last all day so I can study without remembering to take medication.”

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Symptoms: “itchy nose, sneezing, nasal congestion and runny nose”

Characteristics: “symptoms get progressively worse as the pollen count increases”

History/onset: “occurs every spring”

Location: nose

Aggravating factors: being outside, having the windows open

Remitting factors: staying inside

Medication:
- Differin Gel
- Albuterol MDI

Comorbid conditions:
- Mild intermittent asthma
- Acne

Products: denies use of any herbals or other supplements

Hypersensitivities: ASA (bronchospasm, can’t breathe)

Social history: college student

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Establish that the patient is an appropriate self-care candidate

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yes she is

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QuEST: SCHOLAR MCPHS
Suggest an appropriate self-care strategy:
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Applying therapeutic principles: How to pick best option?
Select a medication that will: - Treat condition (specific symptoms) - Is supported by literature/treatment algorithm Consider the patient's preferences Patient-specific parameters: - Patient preferences/cost - Drug allergies - Drug-drug or drug-disease interactions therapeutics is selecting the best medication for the patient
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“My hay fever comes back every spring. What do you have that will last all day so I can study without remembering to take medication?”
Symptoms: “itchy nose, sneezing, nasal congestion and runny nose” Characteristics: “symptoms get progressively worse as the pollen count increases” History/onset: “occurs every spring” Location: nose Aggravating factors: being outside, having the windows open Remitting factors: staying inside Medication: - Differin Gel - Albuterol MDI Comorbid conditions: - Mild intermittent asthma - Acne Products: denies use of any herbals or other supplements Hypersensitivities: ASA (bronchospasm) Social history: college student
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Review the drug facts label for these 3 options to determine what is MOST appropriate for this patient. First, consider her request for a product that will last all day so she can study. Nasacort Benadryl Claritin based on the drug facts, which one is best
claritin which is loratadine
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Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate recommendation for IG? A Diphenhydramine B Loratadine C Triamcinolone
A Diphenhydramine because the dosing frequency is every 4 to 6 hours but she wants something to last all-day and if she is studying and Benadryl makes you drowsy so we do not want that one
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S: Suggest appropriate self-care strategies – Is this product appropriate for this patient? What symptoms does each product relieve? triamcinolone loratadine
triamcinolone - temp.relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies loratadine - does not treat congestion
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Which is the MOST appropriate nonprescription medication to treat IG’s symptoms? A Claritin B Nasacort
B Nasacort which is triamcinolone
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S: Suggest appropriate self-care strategies – Is this product appropriate for this patient? What class of drugs may interact with the selected agent? What disease states may interact with the selected agent?